MUSHTAQ HUSSAIN vs CHIEF LAND COMMISSIONER And Other

This matter comes before the Supreme Court of Pakistan by way of an appeal arising from a show-cause notice issued to the appellant for failing to deposit security and engaging an Advocate-on-Record. When the case was called for hearing, no representative appeared on behalf of the appellant. Consequently, the court inferred a lack of interest in prosecuting the matter. The Supreme Court held that where an appellant fails to appear and prosecute the appeal, the same is liable to be dismissed. The key principle laid down is that an appeal may be dismissed for non-prosecution in the absence of the appellant or their legal representative.